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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 639.78 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 639.78 and 264.60 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 639.78 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/639.78 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 639.78 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 169,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285.79/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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